Screenplay Development

Writing is rewriting! We've heard it all before. But don't give up. Fresh Voices Screenplay Development is a unique coverage service that guides emerging screenwriters to discover and hone their own original voice. Our development services offer notes of various lengths and depth along with a fifteen point scorecard/ checklist to review the most vital elements of your screenplay from premise, theme, structure & tone, to dialogue, characters, marketability, and most imortantly, the writer's voice.

The notes you receive will break down the various elements of your material and take the time to explain what works, what doesn't, and most importantly why. Additionally, our consultants will offer their recommendations for improvement where necessary. Through our development services, writers gain the confidence to submit and market their material to producers, agents and managers knowing they are putting forth the best verson of their material.

Honest

Every writer has strengths and weaknesses. While we try to bring a positive approach, we don't sugar coat our analysis. You can expect an honest reaction and professional opinion with examples from your material to support our conclusions. We don't just tell you what works and what doesn't, we'll explain why and offer valuable suggestions on how to improve.

Unbiased

Receiving notes on your material is an integral process. No matter how ready you think your material is, experienced eyes will always find things you've overlooked, or thought you could get away with. Established writers get notes from their agent, manager and producer. Shouldn't you take as much care in making sure your work is as ready as theirs?

Professional

We guarantee you’ll receive tailored advice from a trained development consultant, in touch with the realities of today’s marketplace. We know story and structure, and we know what sells and who’s buying. This insider knowledge allows us to provide relevant, constructive advice and valuable insight to make your work more salable.

Screenplay Development Services

Basic Script Evaluation

$79

1 Page Evaluation

The summary breaks down the areas of your material that require further development in general terms and offers some basic suggestions for improvement.

"As someone who has tried other online screenwriting services, I can honestly say that Fresh Voices is the only site that truly invests in the writer, offering an indepth analysis and consultation that helps you elevate your material to its fullest potential... they truly care about nurturing writers and helping them hone their craft."

Moutaz Jad (Los Angeles, California)

"I have to say that the recent evaluation that I received from your reader is by far the most thoughtful and valuable feedback I have ever received. Not only were the suggestions clear and helpful, but this is the first feedback from an objective source where the reader was obviously familiar with the novel from which my screenplay was based. My script took Second Place in another major competition this year and the feedback was not nearly as valuable as what I got from you. I often wonder about the credibility of some of these contests, but it appears that Fresh Voices is a true Class Act!"

Jim Farina (Palatine, Illinois)

"Thank you for the detailed feedback. It was quite obvious the reader had read the material cover to cover and their level of professionalism and understanding of story and structure was clearly evident and a breath of fresh air."

Rosanna Marquez (Los Angeles, California)

"We want to thank you for your evaluation of our script. It was articulate and well written, and showed you took the time to absorb it. Writing these short, comprehensive reviews is clearly an art form of its own. It was a pleasant surprise to get serious feedback from an experienced industry professional".

Mark Beech & Linda Gray (Battle Creek, Nebraska)

"Superb feedback. Both insightful and useful. It's nice to get a reader who actually has ideas and suggestions about your work. The fact that I'm receiving this from a contest format is mind-blowing to me. You guys are onto something special. Keep it up!"

Be Smissen (Murrieta, California)

"Wow! Great feedback!! I once paid $500 for an evaluation that wasn't one tenth as thoughtful or useful, not to mention detailed. I could tell your reader actually read every word and gave it some thought. Worth the price of admission alone!"

John Aldriedge (Arlington, Virginia)

"I really appreciate the feedback in your contest. The notes were insightful, clear, concise and gave me a great sense of the level of importance and detail that went into the analysis. It's nice to know that someone worked as hard to critique it as I did to write it."

Leon Hendrix (Rhinebeck, New York)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you represent me or my material?

Fresh Voices does not represent your material, however, material that receives a "strong recommend" will be considered for wider industry exposure.

Do you automatically attach yourselves to my material in anyway?

No. In some instances our production department may be interested in optioning your material, in which case a separate agreement will be presented.

Do you take a percentage of my script sales?

Fresh Voices does not take a percentage of any script sales.

What if I have a question after I have received analysis?

Fresh Voices offers a free follow up email consultation to make sure you understand the notes you have received.

What if I don't agree with the notes I receive?

We strive to give you solid examples from your material to back up our conclusions. However, if you do not agree, simply lets us know what you don't agree with and we'll try to explain our comments.

What's the difference between an evaluation, analysis and story notes?

The difference is the depth in which the notes break down the material. An evaluation will lay out our basic comments on your material and areas of the material that require further development. Screenplay Analysis pinpoints various areas of your material that work and that do not work, along with general suggestions for improvement. Story notes offer a far more in-depth set of notes including insightful suggestions to help improve your material.